Modifying the Predefined Color Schemes

Each of the predefined color schemes is a group of settings that specifies fonts and sizes of certain interface elements, as well as colors. You can tweak these predefined schemes by clicking Advanced in the Appearance Settings dialog box (see Figure 3-2). Doing so produces the Advanced Appearance dialog box, shown in Figure 3-3.

The Advanced Appearance dialog box lets you further customize the built-in color schemes.

Figure 3-3. The Advanced Appearance dialog box lets you further customize the built-in color schemes.

In the sample window of the Advanced Appearance dialog box, click the screen element you want to change. Then use the lists and buttons at the bottom of the dialog box to make your color, ...

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